CalPhos
Calphos is a nutrient solution for plants when they are entering the flowering cycle. Calphos should be applied before and after flower initiation to support the eventual fruit.
Phosphorous - for root system to access better water and nutrients from the soil. This will support the critical changeover as manifested by flower initiation.
Calcium - to strengthen the plant in preparation for heavy flowers/fruits.
Recipe
1. Fry crushed or grinded eggshells until some are brown/black, some white. The burnt shells are your Calcium source while the white are the Phosphorus source. (you can also use bones and other sources of calcium like seashells, clams and oysters, etc. If you only want calcium, limestone can be used)
2. Pour into a plastic container and add 5 parts vinegar by volume. For example, if you have 1 cup of egg shells, add 5 cups vinegar. The acid in the vinegar will break them down. You will notice bubbling as this process converts the ingredients to liquid calcium phosphate.
3. When the bubbles disappear, seal the container and let it ferment for 20-30 days.
4. Strain the liquid and use the waste as mulch around big fruit trees.
5. Now you’ve made your own calphos.
Calphos is a nutrient solution for plants when they are entering the flowering cycle. Calphos should be applied before and after flower initiation to support the eventual fruit.
Phosphorous - for root system to access better water and nutrients from the soil. This will support the critical changeover as manifested by flower initiation.
Calcium - to strengthen the plant in preparation for heavy flowers/fruits.
Recipe
1. Fry crushed or grinded eggshells until some are brown/black, some white. The burnt shells are your Calcium source while the white are the Phosphorus source. (you can also use bones and other sources of calcium like seashells, clams and oysters, etc. If you only want calcium, limestone can be used)
2. Pour into a plastic container and add 5 parts vinegar by volume. For example, if you have 1 cup of egg shells, add 5 cups vinegar. The acid in the vinegar will break them down. You will notice bubbling as this process converts the ingredients to liquid calcium phosphate.
3. When the bubbles disappear, seal the container and let it ferment for 20-30 days.
4. Strain the liquid and use the waste as mulch around big fruit trees.
5. Now you’ve made your own calphos.
Ratio 1ml-5ml : 1 liter of water
Plants
Spray under the leaves (where the stomata is) and around roots area during transition phase to flower, and when fruits are large and mature. Transition Phase: Induces flowering, eases nutrient demands of transition phase, strengthens flowers
Spray under the leaves (where the stomata is) and around roots area during transition phase to flower, and when fruits are large and mature. Transition Phase: Induces flowering, eases nutrient demands of transition phase, strengthens flowers
Mature Fruits
Strengthens plant stems, leaves, fruits, helps fruit mature properly for optimum sweetness.
Strengthens plant stems, leaves, fruits, helps fruit mature properly for optimum sweetness.
You can also feed grinded egg shells as a source of calcium to your chickens and ducks and also other pets!!
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